[AI] Technology Warning On Stealthy Windows Virus
BBC NEWS | Technology | Warning on stealthy Windows virus BBC NEWS Warning on stealthy Windows virus Security experts are warning about a stealthy Windows virus that steals login details for online bank accounts. In the last month, the malicious program has racked up about 5,000 victims - most of whom are in Europe. Many are falling victim via booby-trapped websites that use vulnerabilities in Microsoft's browser to install the attack code. Experts say the virus is dangerous because it buries itself deep inside Windows to avoid detection. Old tricks The malicious program is a type of virus known as a rootkit and it tries to overwrite part of a computer's hard drive called the Master Boot Record (MBR). This is where a computer looks when it is switched on for information about the operating system it will be running. If you can control the MBR, you can control the operating system and therefore the computer it resides on, wrote Elia Florio on security company Symantec's blog. Mr Florio pointed out that many viruses dating from the days before Windows used the Master Boot Record to get a grip on a computer. Once installed the virus, dubbed Mebroot by Symantec, usually downloads other malicious programs, such as keyloggers, to do the work of stealing confidential information. Most of these associated programs lie in wait on a machine until its owner logs in to the online banking systems of one of more than 900 financial institutions. The Russian virus-writing group behind Mebroot is thought to have created the torpig family of viruses that are known to have been installed on more than 200,000 systems. This group specialises in stealing bank login information. Security firm iDefense said Mebroot was discovered in October but started to be used in a series of attacks in early December. Between 12 December and 7 January, iDefense detected more than 5,000 machines that had been infected with the program. Analysis of Mebroot has shown that it uses its hidden position on the MBR as a beachhead so it can re-install these associated programs if they are deleted by anti-virus software. Although the password-stealing programs that Mebroot installs can be found by security software, few commercial anti-virus packages currently detect its presence. Mebroot cannot be removed while a computer is running. Independent security firm GMER has produced a utility that will scan and remove the stealthy program. Computers running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 that are not fully patched are all vulnerable to the virus. Story from BBC NEWS: Save all your chat conversations. Find them online at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Interview of Dr. Rakesh Jain on BBC
Dear folks, We are very happy to inform you that the BBC had made interview of Dr. Rakesh Jain, Reader, National Post Graduate College, under Lucknow University, Lucknow and founder general secretary of RSVI and Daisy Forum of India, on the subject of Daisy Recording and his winning days after loss of sight. For more details please visit BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/hindi/regionalnews/story/2008/01/080110_lucknow_blind.shtml Thanks -- Devnandan Kumar Executive Officer, RSVI Ph. 9336396969/0522 3019456 - To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] hot tips for keeping your computer cool in summer
Hot Tips for Keeping Your PC Cool in Summer Computers hate summer. That's because it comes with a computer's worst enemy: heat. Too much heat can cause hard drives to fail prematurely and entire systems to become slower and less stable. A hot day combined with inadequate or malfunctioning cooling inside a PC can, in fact, spell the end of a computer altogether. But there are steps you can take to keep your PC cool enough in the summertime. By paying attention to how much heat-stress your PC may be under, you'll not only extend its lifespan but also enjoy trouble-free computing during the time you own it. Danger signs How can you tell if your PC is suffering from heat-related stress? The best way is to take its temperature directly. Because overheating is a fairly common concern among system manufacturers today, many PCs provide temperature readings either through the BIOS or through system software. Your computer's BIOS (basic input-output services) is composed of set up screens that typically can be entered at the time you reboot your computer. A keystroke entered at the bootup screen generally gets you into the BIOS. There, you will often see a screen devoted to temperature readings from inside your PC. If the BIOS doesn't give you temperature readings, chances are good that your system manufacturer offers a software tool that monitors temperatures inside of your PC and can sound an alarm when the heat reaches a dangerous level. Or you can turn to a free downloadable utility such as Motherboard Monitor ( http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=311). A temperature reading of higher than 60 degrees Celsius on any internal component is generally a cause for concern, especially if that temperature is reached at bootup, when the PC is not under stress. Occasionally temperatures for a CPU - the main processor in your computer - will rise higher than 60 degrees Celsius, but usually such temperatures should not be the norm. If they are, your computer will likely slow down, as performance-throttling safeguards kick in, or become unstable. Keeping it cool There are plenty of steps you can take to keep your PC cool during the summer. First, open up your PC from time to time to make sure all internal fans are operating. The onset of hot weather is a good time to tackle this chore. If you're a bit nervous about having to pop open the hood of your computer, don't worry. Usually removing a few easy-to-find screws or a popping a simple latch is all you need to do to inspect the inside of your computer. Most computer manuals tell you how it's done. Open the case while your computer is turned off. When the case is open, turn the computer back on and make sure that all internal fans spin up and operate consistently. You should see two or three internal fans in your average computer - usually one fan is over the central processor, while another may be located atop the graphics card, into which your monitor cable usually plugs. Second, try to locate your PC in a cool room - or a cool place within an otherwise warm room. If your room has air conditioning, place the computer itself as close to an air conditioning vent as possible - or somewhere where outside air circulation is available. The fact is that any personal computer can and will raise ambient air temperature in a room, so it makes sense to minimize that effect for the benefit of the PC as well as for those who work around it. If you do not have or do not want to use air conditioning, try to get air circulating around the computer, either with an oscillating fan or by placing it near a window with some air circulation. Third, make a point to remove dust from your PC - especially around air vents, where balls of dust can accumulate and prevent proper airflow. A dusty PC will get hotter internally - and generate more heat externally - than a PC that's relatively dust free. Use common sense when removing dust from the computer. Turn if off and unplug it first, and try not to directly touch any sensitive electrical components within. Finally, consider turning your PC off when you're not using it during particularly hot spells. If you need to keep the PC itself running, look for other heat-generating electronic components that can be powered down while the computer does its work. Monitors, for instance, can also generate significant heat, as can some printers. Thanks to beefed-up graphics cards, supercharged CPUs, and maxed-out memory, today's high-performance computers generate more heat than any
[AI] Roster point reduced for disabled people
Date:12/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/12/stories/2008011256080800.htm Back Karnataka - Bangalore Roster point reduced for disabled people Staff Reporter BANGALORE: The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of Karnataka, has issued a Government Order of January 4 reducing the roster points for recruitment of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the various categories to the 4th point from the 19th point in the circle of 1 to 20 points. The office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities had taken up this issue with the department so that by bringing down the roster points from 19, people with disabilities would stand a chance to get employment in the Government at the earliest. The office of the Commissioner, in a press release, has said that the Government notification of November 5, 2007 has modified rule No.13 of the Karnataka Civil Service (General recruitment )Rules 1977 and has exempted the Persons with Disabilities from payment of application fee. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Cricket tourney for the visually impaired gets under way
Date:12/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/12/stories/2008011250790200.htm Back Karnataka - Mysore Cricket tourney for the visually impaired gets under way Staff Correspondent Six cricket teams are participating in the tournament - PHOTO: M.A. SRIRAM Determination: A visually impaired cricket player plays a sweep shot during a match at Maharaja's College Grounds in Mysore on Friday. MYSORE: Whoever said the visually challenged cannot play cricket will have to watch the six teams vying with one another to lift the Rotary Mysore Giva State-Level Louis Braille Challenge Cup in Mysore to believe it. Undeterred by their impairment, the enthusiastic cricketers showed the sparse gathering at the Maharaja's College Grounds here how they could bat as well as a Sachin Tendulkar or bowl as accurately as Anil Kumble during the three-day State-level cricket tournament for the visually challenged, which began on Friday. The repertoire of the visually challenged cricketers, who displayed their batting skills during the day-long play, included not just the straight drive or an off drive, but also a pull shot and a sweep shot. However, the Rotary Mysore, which has organised the tournament in association with the National Federation for the Blind, had made a few changes from the standard form of cricket to facilitate the players. In accordance with the international rules for cricket for the visually challenged, the cricket ball was filled with ball bearings to emit a jingling sound that helps the batsmen to sight the ball. Also, the bowler should cry out play before releasing the ball. The radius of the cricket field will also be smaller.. The cricket team comprises partially visually challenged and completely visually challenged players. Each team comprises of at least four completely visually challenged players and the rest having different degrees of blindness. The rules change for players depending on their degree of blindness. For instance, a completely visually challenged person can take a catch after it pitches. When he bats, the ball has to be pitched twice before it reaches the crease. A total of six cricket teams, including Government School for Blind, Mysore; Krishna Blind School, Hassan; Sadguru Sri Siddarooda Education Society for Blind, Hubli, besides the Ashakirana Blind School and Karnataka Welfare Association for Blind School participated in the tournament. The cricket tournament was inaugurated by former test cricketer Sunil Joshi in the presence of Mysore Lok Sabha MP C.H. Vijayshankar. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Interview of Dr. Rakesh Jain on BBC
dear kumar, it is joyous to note about the good news. i wish to share more. please send me the recording as i could not find it on the site. rakesh is a glaring star. i said and i repeat it that he will rise to the heights. ...drun On 1/12/08, Devnandan Kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear folks, We are very happy to inform you that the BBC had made interview of Dr. Rakesh Jain, Reader, National Post Graduate College, under Lucknow University, Lucknow and founder general secretary of RSVI and Daisy Forum of India, on the subject of Daisy Recording and his winning days after loss of sight. For more details please visit BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/hindi/regionalnews/story/2008/01/080110_lucknow_blind.shtml Thanks -- Devnandan Kumar Executive Officer, RSVI Ph. 9336396969/0522 3019456 - To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] airtil website
has anyone tried registering on airtel website? I am unable to do so and need help. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype ID: Ketan To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] airtil website
Sir, Could you please tell me what is the official website of Airtel. - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:16 PM Subject: [AI] airtil website has anyone tried registering on airtel website? I am unable to do so and need help. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype ID: Ketan To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] airtil website
Dear friends, The URL for Airtel's official website is https://ebpp.airtelworld.com/wps/myportal I am registered on this website with Airtel and face no problems in using the various online features. Regards Sameer Latey Mumbai, India - Original Message - From: Abdul Razique Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:59 PM Subject: Re: [AI] airtil website Sir, Could you please tell me what is the official website of Airtel. - Original Message - From: Ketan Kothari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:16 PM Subject: [AI] airtil website has anyone tried registering on airtel website? I am unable to do so and need help. Thank you. Ketan Kothari Phone: [r] 24223281, Cell: 9987550614 MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype ID: Ketan To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] formatting my pen drive!
Hello! I was trying to format my pen drive: this is the error message which I am getting, Please help me to solve this problem! I am pasting this message for you! (Formatting Removable Disk (J:) Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk utilities or other programs that are using this drive, and make sure that no window is displaying the contents of the drive. Then try formatting again. OK) I have deleted all the data even tried restarting the p c many times! and also scanned with antivirus! All is ok but no good results for formatting! Even Now I am trying to safely remove it from the system tray and its not happening here is that error: (U3 Launchpad An error has occurred while attempting to eject the U3 smart drive. Please check for any open documents or programs running on the device and try again later. graphic 192 OK graphic 839 ) Please do help me! thanks a lot for your kind help! many thanks! regards Mamta. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] formatting my pen drive!
As I understand, you are using vista right? You should try formatting the pen drive in an XP PC and see if the same problem persists. You can also try for check error button which is located under one of those tabs in device property. Also if the device has a switch, you may try turning it off to make sure that it is not right protected. Hope this helps and hey, welcome to the problematic vista world. Vetri. - Original Message - From: Mamta To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 5:16 PM Subject: [AI] formatting my pen drive! Hello! I was trying to format my pen drive: this is the error message which I am getting, Please help me to solve this problem! I am pasting this message for you! (Formatting Removable Disk (J:) Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk utilities or other programs that are using this drive, and make sure that no window is displaying the contents of the drive. Then try formatting again. OK) I have deleted all the data even tried restarting the p c many times! and also scanned with antivirus! All is ok but no good results for formatting! Even Now I am trying to safely remove it from the system tray and its not happening here is that error: (U3 Launchpad An error has occurred while attempting to eject the U3 smart drive. Please check for any open documents or programs running on the device and try again later. graphic 192 OK graphic 839 ) Please do help me! thanks a lot for your kind help! many thanks! regards Mamta. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
